- There is a shared responsibility to be safer and more secure online.
- By simply learning more about good cyber hygiene you can not only better protect yourself, friends, and family but also help to make the web safer for everyone around the world
- Use the following information to empower yourself in becoming safer and more secure -- Be a force for cyber security
Lock down your accounts
- Your account credentials are the first line of defense for protect your accounts from cyber criminals but usernames and passwords are not enough to protect your online accounts anymore
- Lock down your accounts to better secure your online information by enabling in the strongest account management tools available
Click wisely
- There is a reason so many cyber-attacks start with a bogus email message – It works!
- This type of scam is called phishing, and the goal is to get you to click a fraudulent link, open an unsafe file, or give up personal information
- Educate yourself so you are more vigilant and can Click wisely
Own your online presence
- As our digital live become more connected, it is increasingly important that we all protect our personal information and manage our privacy
- Most people are rather lax about the risks when sharing information online, especially on social media
- It's possible to marry participation with security if you educate yourself about the risks
Keep a secure device
- Most people don't consider just how much personal information is sitting in their pocket or in a bag
- Understand the risks and securing your devices will help you connect with more confidence
Know your data
- It's not enough to assume that we'll be perfect when it comes to preventing security breaches
- It is important to consider how to minimize the amount of data that would be compromised if it were breached, this is especially important when it comes to email and the cloud
- This is where data retention comes in
Working from home
- Working from home can be new to some of you, perhaps overwhelming
- Something you most likely don't have to worry about on campus is family members or guests potentially trying to use your work devices
- Make sure they understand they cannot use your work device, they can accidentally erase or modify data, or, perhaps worse, accidentally infect the device